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PV certification: Improving the quality of renewable technology Solar America Board for Codes and Standards Share     In an important decision, Solar America Board for Codes and Standards recommended the adoption of IEC quality standards for all modules purchased in the U.S. marketplace. The aim of this initiative is to improve the quality and reliability of the photovoltaic technology in the U.S. marketplace. This effort takes foundational steps to protect consumers and businesses alike from unknowingly buying poor quality photovoltaic (PV) modules, including those rejected by testing and certification officials in other countries. Both the European Union and Asia already require this testing on all photovoltaic technology being sold in their marketplace. More
Unlocking the code Consulting-Specifying Engineer Share
The article discusses how to decipher the National Electrical Code for easier application on design and construction projects. In doing so, the article analyzes the NEC for wired systems, and examine related International Building Code (IBC), NFPA, and standards that may influence the design. The areas of interest primarily concerns the specialty wired systems of data, telephone, and fiber optics that rely on limited amounts of the general code requirements. More Smart meter installation continues in Ontario: A few meter beaters found North Bay Nugget Share
North Bay Hydro has had to uncross a few wires while working to install smart meters throughout Ontario, Canada. Todd Wilcox, the utility's chief operating officer, said installers have encountered a half dozen or so cases in which meters have been bypassed. In some cases, he said a hot water tank may be bypassed or an entire apartment. Wilcox said hydro customers may have inherited illegal wiring which has been found in some of the older areas of the city. More
Cities prepare for life with the electric car The New York Times Share
If electric cars have any future in the United States, this may be the city where they arrive first. The San Francisco building code will soon be revised to require that new structures be wired for car chargers. Across the street from City Hall, some drivers are already plugging converted hybrids into a row of charging stations. In cities like San Francisco, Portland, Ore., and San Diego, a combination of green consciousness and enthusiasm for new technology seems to be stirring public interest in the cars. More
Australia axes home insulation and hot water schemes Cumberland Courier Share
Australia Federal Government’s controversial home insulation program has been axed under a radical reshaping of its troubled green home initiatives. Environment Minister Peter Garrett held a press conference in Sydney today to close the home insulation and hot water schemes and announce they will be replaced by a new household renewable energy bonus scheme. The green loans scheme is also being re-worked. The Kingsford Smith MP has come under heavy fire over the insulation rebate program, which offered a rebate of $1,200 to people who install thermal insulation in their homes, with the Opposition claiming he ignored repeated warnings of safety problems. Four insulation installers have died since the controversial scheme was introduced 12 months ago. More See related article: Insulation foil inspections 'not safe,' say Australian electricians (The Australian) Texas envisioned as solar power leader Dallas Morning News Share
The sun could rival the wind as a clean power source in Texas' near future, if the state gets serious about tapping the potential of pollution-free solar energy. That's the belief, at least, of some builders, equipment manufacturers and energy experts. Texas already leads the nation in producing wind power, and given its sunny climate, scientists say it has the capacity to dominate solar, too. More
Maine residents push back against wind power farms The Associated Press Share
As wind power expands in Maine, the industry is feeling a gust of push back from those who worry about the turbines' noise and impact on scenery and about whether too many towers are going up too fast. State officials acknowledge heightened awareness across the state to wind power as it transforms "from the theoretical to the practical," said Karin Tilberg, senior policy adviser to Gov. John Baldacci. But the administration remains committed to wind and other forms of renewable energy to help wean the oil-dependent state from fossil fuels, she said. More |
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